Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

Unity Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Huntsville, AL seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within our hospital's behavioral health unit. You will perform assessments, administer medications, document orders, and collaborate with physicians under CMS and licensure standards.

Requires completion of an LPN program and current LPN license; six months hospital experience preferred; CPI and CPR certifications are preferred; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
• Document nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports and studies.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

LPN license

CPI Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care
Huntsville, AL 35806, USA

Description

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com .

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
• Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned.
• Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
• Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Other Requirements:

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements:

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred

CPI Certification

CPR Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
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